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2016 Map of Fort Loramie

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Fort Loramie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Fort Loramie anchors this section of Shelby County, situated at the edge of the expansive Lake Loramie. The landscape is defined by its early 19th-century history as a vital portage and canal point, though by this era, it is characterized by a high concentration of cemeteries and family-named landmarks. The map details several islands within the lake, including Earls Island and Filburns Island, as well as the drainage network of Loramie Creek and Eilerman Ditch.

Tracing the corridor of the North Country National Scenic Trail, the survey identifies several small communities like Newport, Oran, and Houston. Significant genealogical resources are scattered throughout, from the Old Saint Michaels Cem near the town center to the Saint Patrick Cem further north. The presence of the CSX railroad line and various township roads like Basinburg Rd illustrates the enduring agricultural and transit patterns of this western Ohio region.